Clinical Trial: Results of Rotator Cuff Repair

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Results of Rotator Cuff Repair Following Acute Shoulder Dislocation

Brief Summary: The primary objective of this research is to examine the result of rotator cuff repairs following acute shoulder dislocations and to investigate whether timing of surgery following acute shoulder dislocations affects patients perception of pain, function, and strength following surgery.

Detailed Summary: There is a higher risk of rotator cuff tears following dislocation when the individual is greater than 40 years old. Rotator cuff tears after dislocation of the shoulder are more of a challenge to repair particularly if there is a delay in diagnosis. Clinical experience would suggest that rotator cuff repair within the first month of injury allows for better results in acute rotator cuff tears without shoulder dislocation. There are no reported results for rotator cuff repairs following shoulder dislocation and timing of repair. If we find that early repair provides better results this will be important for Primary Care Providers and Emergency Department physicians to refer these patients early for evaluation and subsequently earlier treatment.
Sponsor: University of Utah

Current Primary Outcome: Levels of pain, range of motion and strength [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

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Information By: University of Utah

Dates:
Date Received: March 6, 2012
Date Started: February 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 5, 2015
Last Verified: August 2015